Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Lemon cichlid, Lemon Lamprologus |
| Scientific name: | Neolamprologus leleupi |
| Synonyms: | Lamprologus leleupi |
| Size: | 4" (10cm) |
| Origin: | Lake Tanganyika, East Africa |
| Tank setup: | Plenty of rocky decor with sand substrate (or fine gravel). |
| Compatibility: | Not for the community tank, keep with similar Tanganyikan cichlids. |
| Temperature: | 24-27oC (75-81oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Hard and alkaline: pH 7.8-9.0, GH 12-20, KH 14-20 ideally, but at least 6. |
| Feeding: | Carnivorous, but will accept most aquarium foods. |
| Sexing: | The sexes are difficult to distinguish, allow pairs to form from a group. |
| Breeding: | Cave spawners. Around 100 adhesive eggs are laid and guarded by the female.
The male guards the territory and can be quite aggressive. |
| Comments: |
This striking fish provides a great colour contrast in a Tanganyikan community aquarium.
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